Cosmetic multi-layered wiper

Abstract

A multi-layered wiper for removing a product (e.g., a cosmetic product) from an applicator. The multi-layered wiper comprises a wiping body having a wiping face, an acute wiping tip, and vertical slits, formed of a first material, over-molded to a retention body, formed of another material harder than the first material. By virtue of having a multi-layered wiper comprising a wiping body, formed of a first material, over-molded to a retention body, formed of another material, harder than the first material, the multi-layered wiper is capable of providing exceptional installation characteristics, while simultaneously providing exceptional wiping characteristics.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A wiper comprising:
 a retention body for fixing the wiper to a bottle of a dispenser; and 
 a wiping body for removing a portion of a product from an end of an applicator, the wiping body comprising a wiping face at a first end and a second end nearer the retention body; wherein the wiping face comprises a plurality of slits at least partially therethrough and each slit of the plurality of slits comprises an asymmetrical slit comprising a first edge cut in an interior facing side of the wiping face and a second edge shorter than the first edge cut in an exterior facing side of the wiping face. 
 
     
     
       2. The wiper of  claim 1  wherein:
 the wiping body has a generally dome-shaped portion terminating at the wiping face; and 
 the interior facing side of the wiping face is generally cylindrical in a portion thereof, with the slits arranged in at least the cylindrical portion thereof. 
 
     
     
       3. The wiper of  claim 2  wherein the retention body is made of a first material, and the wiping body is made of a second material, wherein the first material is relatively harder than the second material. 
     
     
       4. The wiper of  claim 3  wherein the wiping body is injection molded onto the retention body. 
     
     
       5. The wiper of  claim 1  wherein:
 the interior facing side of the wiping face is generally cylindrical in a portion thereof, and further includes a raised ridge toward the first end of the wiping body protruding towards the center of the wiper, with the slits arranged through the raised ridge. 
 
     
     
       6. The wiper of  claim 5  wherein the retention body is made of a first material, and the wiping body is made of a second material, wherein the first material is relatively harder than the second material. 
     
     
       7. The wiper of  claim 6  wherein the wiping body is injection molded onto the retention body. 
     
     
       8. The wiper of  claim 1  wherein the retention body is made of a first material, and the wiping body is made of a second material, wherein the first material is relatively harder than the second material. 
     
     
       9. The wiper of  claim 8  wherein the wiping body is injection molded onto the retention body. 
     
     
       10. The wiper of  claim 1  wherein the wiping face comprises a generally circular, continuous surface at rest, defining an opening, with the slits allowing flexibility when a cosmetic applicator passes or extends through the opening. 
     
     
       11. A mascara brush and bottle comprising:
 a reservoir for mascara; 
 a mascara brush; and 
 a wiper as in  claim 1 . 
 
     
     
       12. A combination cosmetic applicator and bottle comprising:
 a bottle for containing a product; 
 an applicator for use with the bottle to apply the product; and 
 a wiper as in  claim 1 . 
 
     
     
       13. The combination of  claim 12  wherein the applicator is a brush. 
     
     
       14. The combination of  claim 12  wherein the applicator is a sponge. 
     
     
       15. The combination of  claim 12  wherein the applicator is a stick. 
     
     
       16. The combination of  claim 12  wherein the applicator is a pick. 
     
     
       17. The combination of  claim 12 , further comprising a cosmetic product in the bottle, the cosmetic product being a mascara. 
     
     
       18. The combination of  claim 12 , further comprising a cosmetic product in the bottle, the cosmetic product being a lip gloss. 
     
     
       19. The combination of  claim 12 , further comprising a cosmetic product in the bottle, the cosmetic product being a nail polish.